Harrison Hot Springs received a provincial grant for road safety.
Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon recently announced a Vision Zero grant for approximately $17,000 for the village for their School Travel Safety Program.
With limited parking in the village and particularly near Harrison Hot Springs Elementary, families often park a distance away from the school and walk to drop off their children. The crosswalk at Walnut Avenue does not have a flashing beacon. This can create a safety hazard particularly in the fall and winter, when the early morning hours are often still dark.
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The School Travel Safety Program will put infrastructure in place and help in launching an educational campaign to improve road safety for students and caregivers traveling to school.
“Infrastructure and road safety are critical concerns for British Columbians living in smaller, rural communities, including Harrison Hot Springs,” Paddon stated. “I am thrilled to see this funding going towards keeping road users and pedestrians safe by reducing the risk of serious accidents and injuries.”
The British Columbia Vision Zero Road Safety Grant Program began in 2021. As a result, several projects across the province to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists have been funded and installed. This year, 53 projects covering 56 communities have been funded for a total of approximately $866,000.